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Stuttgart: Schnitzelhaus

So G and I are not huge fans of German food, but I do find it nice (and necessary) to find some places that are offer good German. Finding a good schnitzel place was one of those missions. Schnitzels are basically cutlets, although the German version tends to be flatter and emphasize the meat itself, while Korean and Japanese versions are more focused on the crispy coating. In German speaking countries, the word “schnitzel” comes from the word “sniz” which meant “to cut” in ancient German.

So it’s basically served with a potato salad, which is actually a staple for many German dishes. Schnitzels are commonly found in any typical German restaurant, but the quality was never satisfactory, at least for me. It can be a safe choice because you can expect what you are getting, but it’s (almost) never unforgettable: greasy, dry, not at all crispy and just plain.

G mentioned this schnitzelhaus called Gaststätte Post he went a few years ago when he was in Stuttgart and we decided to try it. He said it was the biggest schnitzel he’s ever seen in his life, so we got really crafty/dorky and brought a ruler with us. It was indeed, the biggest I have ever seen but that wasn’t the point, really. It was GOOD. Since it is a schnitzelhaus, they do start frying the schnitzel as soon as you order and I do think this makes a HUGE difference.

The interior isn’t anything special, rustic (but not in a arty kind of way) and modest, and it does seem to be a favorite among the older crowd. But then, it doesn’t really matter when you know there’s good food. They also serve other menus but it’s quite evident what they are famous for. The basic is the Schnitzel, which is like 30 centimeters long and covers up the entire plate (there were french fried under it. Really.). It was good. Really good. I haven’t been to other schnitzelhauses, but I can say I was very happy. Crispy, steamy hot and soft and tender. (It was also good the morning after.)

G ordered the Cordon Bleu, which is a schnitzel with cheese…inside. We normally don’t order the same thing but then we decided to order the CB because the gentleman next to us was having it. Like it was his last meal. So we ordered the CB. (This turned out to be a miscalculation. It was delicious, but so heavy we both got stomach cramps. For those who are thinking to go: consider this.)

I told you. Heavy. But it WAS really good, so all in all, it was a win. I think.